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    This document provides a series of questions related to chapters 1-4 of the textbook "Sociology of Education". The questions cover key concepts from sociological theories like symbolic interactionism, functionalism, and conflict theory as applied to education and society. Specifically, it addresses: 1) Key terms from these theories like social order, deviance, norms, values, and roles of institutions. 2) How families and schools transmit norms and values from a functionalist perspective. 3) Differences between functionalism and conflict theory in their views of schooling. 4) Criticisms of these sociological theories and how well they explain the role of schools in South Africa.

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    This document provides a series of questions related to chapters 1-4 of the textbook "Sociology of Education". The questions cover key concepts from sociological theories like symbolic interactionism, functionalism, and conflict theory as applied to education and society. Specifically, it addresses: 1) Key terms from these theories like social order, deviance, norms, values, and roles of institutions. 2) How families and schools transmit norms and values from a functionalist perspective. 3) Differences between functionalism and conflict theory in their views of schooling. 4) Criticisms of these sociological theories and how well they explain the role of schools in South Africa.

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    This document provides a series of questions related to chapters 1-4 of the textbook "Sociology of Education". The questions cover key concepts from sociological theories like symbolic interactionism, functionalism, and conflict theory as applied to education and society. Specifically, it addresses: 1) Key terms from these theories like social order, deviance, norms, values, and roles of institutions. 2) How families and schools transmit norms and values from a functionalist perspective. 3) Differences between functionalism and conflict theory in their views of schooling. 4) Criticisms of these sociological theories and how well they explain the role of schools in South Africa.

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    This document provides a series of questions related to chapters 1-4 of the textbook "Sociology of Education". The questions cover key concepts from sociological theories like symbolic interactionism, functionalism, and conflict theory as applied to education and society. Specifically, it addresses: 1) Key terms from these theories like social order, deviance, norms, values, and roles of institutions. 2) How families and schools transmit norms and values from a functionalist perspective. 3) Differences between functionalism and conflict theory in their views of schooling. 4) Criticisms of these sociological theories and how well they explain the role of schools in South Africa.

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    of 4

    Read the following sources and then answer the questions.

    Prescribed textbook (SoE): Chapters 1 to 4 and recommended readings Wrap-


    around guide for this module

    All the questions are taken from chapters 1 and 2 in the textbook, Sociology ofEducation
    (SoE).

    Question 1

    1.1 Discuss what is meant by the concept of social order. (3)

    1.2 Define the concept of socialism. (3)

    1.3 Explain what is meant by the following terms and give one example of each:
    a) Society (3)
    b) Deviance (3)

    1.4 One of the functions of sociology of education is the development of new social
    patterns (see p5 in SoE). Briefly discuss how this aim could be taught in the classroom.
    (3)

    1.5 What are the assumptions about the theory of symbolic interactionism? Give a short
    description of each assumption. (5)
    [20]

    Question 2

    2.1 Discuss the theory of symbolic interactionism and families. Use school-based
    examples in the discussion. (6)

    2.2 Briefly explain the two divisions within the theory of symbolic interactionism. (4)

    2.3 Discuss, from a functionalist perspective, how families transmit norms and values to
    learners. Provide examples of this transmission. (5)
    2.4 Discuss the criticisms of conflict theory. (5)
    [20]

    Question 3

    3.1 How does symbolic interactionism theory perceive the role of schools in society? (6)

    3.2 How does functionalism theory differ from conflict theory? (See pp 11 and 16, SoE.)
    (4)

    3.3 Discuss the functionalist interpretation of schooling in society. (See p 39, SoE.) (4)

    3.4 Explain how symbolic interactionism theory is applied to society. (3)

    3.5 Discuss THREE criticisms of functionalism theory. (3)

    [20]

    Question 4

    4.1 Discuss government and political structures as social institutions in a democratic


    context. Include examples in your discussion. (6)

    4.2 Define the concept of social placement within the school context. (4)

    4.3 What is the hidden curriculum? Provide two examples of the hidden curriculum in the
    classroom. (6)

    4.4 Choose ONE of the three theories covered in Sociology of Education (functionalism,
    conflict theory, symbolic interactionism) and discuss why your chosen theory provides
    the best explanation of schools in South Africa. (4)
    [20]
    Question 5

    5.1 Discuss the role of the family as a social institution. (5)

    5.2 Discuss the role of religion as a social institution. (5)


    5.3 According to Bronfenbrenner, what is the macrosystem in a society? (3)

    5.4 According to Bronfenbrenner, what is the microsystem? (3)

    5.5 Define the concept of socialisation. (2)

    5.6 What is meant by social and cultural innovations? (2)


    [20]
    TOTAL: [100]

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